Strategies & Information:

Gain experience and exposure to the industry by volunteering with organizations such as 4-H.

Complete an internship with a government agency.

Maintain a high grade point average.

Research government application processes.

Area:

Education

Sub-Area:

Teaching

Research

Agricultural Extension

Employers:

Colleges and universities

Research institutions

Extension services

Farm information services utilizing mass communication

Strategies & Information:

Earn a PhD for university teaching and research.

Volunteer to assist a faculty member with his or her research.

Get involved in relevant campus activities such as tutoring, peer mentoring, etc.

Participate in organizations such as 4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) and seek leadership roles.

Gain experience working with children and adults of varying ages.

Prepare to live in a rural community for some extension positions.

General Information and Strategies

Since the foundation of this degree is business and economics, students may pursue employment opportunities outside of agriculture. Consider management, sales, marketing, communications, and publics relations.

A bachelor's may serve as a pre-professional path for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in law, business, agribusiness management, or agricultural economics.

Earn a graduate degree to pursue university teaching and advanced research positions.

Obtain relevant experience through internships and summer or part-time jobs.

Get involved in relevant student organizations and seek leadership roles.

Develop transferable skills that most employers value, such as communication skills, leadership ability, creativity, ability to work on a team, and self-motivation.

Prepare to live in rural and farming communities for some of the career areas and be geographically flexible.

Build a professional network for exploring career opportunities and job openings.